You're spot-on in your assessment of the lack of complexity in these. They, like virtually all larger RG cigars, just don't deliver it. They're too short and the wrapper/filler ratio too lop-sided to offer any real complexity. Sort of one-trick ponies. Thing is, if you like the trick, they can be a very good smoke.
You're right back in the groove, my friend.
I'm not "back" in the groove yet. Still reposting old reviews. Awards are my Pokemon, I gotta catch 'em all!